ABOUT

Art School Dropouts is an east coast based digital media group that creates original narrative-driven content.

With our skill sets on action filmmaking and comedic acting, we aim to entertain through martial arts and comedic action much like Jackie Chan or Charlie Chaplan; all the while incorporating fresh, new ideas from cultural trends of inspirations to modern day media, from comic books to anime.

The blend is a refreshing look at nostalgic action for new and old fans of the action genre.

MEET THE ASDO FAMILY

JOEY MIN

AKA Director Senpai

Senpai, notice me?

More like notice Senpai. Joey is our creative genius behind all of our shoots. He writes, shoots, choreographs, and edits. He basically does everything. And after a long day of exhausting that genius brain of his, he always needs a massage. It is customary in our group that we all walk on his back until he falls asleep.

STEPHANIE PHAM

AKA Mom

Mom... Mom... MOM!

As the mom of the group, Steph handles a lot! She is our producer, production manager, bookings, castings, and everything business. Odds are, you'll be in communication with Mom. Not only does she manage all us kids, but she models and acts on top of everything! So check out her photos and other social media!

TIN DANG

As our resident cosplayer, Tin has been an avid member of the “convention” community. If anyone knows what convention life is, there is a lot of travel, eating out and sightseeing for photoshoots. Who else better to show amazing new places to eat and visit than someone who has accumulated those experiences in all of his years.

He is also producer and host of Art School Dropout’s Podcast, Anime Dropouts!

GUN CHO

One look and you can tell, Gun knows what he wants and where to get it. As the foodie and fashionista of our team, he leads when everyone else follows. Everything from shopping at premium outlets and finding hidden gem restaurants. He is a connoisseur of class and culture.

PATRICK BANZALI

Hypebeasts? Athleisure? Kobe beef food truck? Pat knows it all. With a finger on the pulse of what’s trending, Pat can easily spot new upcoming places and events. Just as loud as his image, he will tell you what’s up.

our kamon

"From the very start, I knew I was building something special. Something unique.And after countless tears and laughter, I realized I was building a family; because it's not the blood that makes you family, but the loyalty.

So, after a year's worth of ideas, we finally settled upon our logo.Our crest.Our family's crest.

For those that know me, hopefully this symbol echoes with you all.Our first mantra: Birth through Action.In the middle is a lotus, a plant that blooms in mud, persevering through all odds.But ideals means nothing without action; the four blades protect that concept.

Our second mantra: Everything and Nothing.Greatness but humble.A warrior in peacetime.To be enlightened but earthly.

To us, our logo means everything. It's the symbol we carry on our backs and hearts every time we go out to fight for what we believe in.

Birth through Action.Everything and Nothing."

- Joey Min, Director Senpai

QUESTIONS?

Art School Dropouts LLC

Art School Dropouts is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Art School Dropouts must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.